Dairy UK Advocates for Balanced Approach to Nutrition and Sustainability
Source: DairyNews.today
Dairy UK is urging policymakers to adopt a balanced strategy that values both the nutritional and environmental contributions of dairy, as outlined in its latest report, UK Dairy: More Nutrition with Fewer Emissions. The report emphasizes dairy's essential role in sustainable diets and its broader impact on public health, food security, and the rural economy.
Dairy UK highlights the challenge of replacing key nutrients provided by dairy products, cautioning against oversimplified calls to reduce dairy intake. The report stresses the importance of assessing the sector holistically, recognizing its efforts in environmental sustainability alongside its nutritional and economic significance.
Environmental Progress and Net Zero Goals
The dairy industry has made notable progress in reducing its environmental footprint, advancing initiatives in carbon reduction, energy and water efficiency, and waste management. Through the Dairy Roadmap, processors and farmers are working toward ambitious sustainability targets, reaffirming the sector’s commitment to achieving Net Zero.
Commenting on the report, Dairy UK Chief Executive Dr. Judith Bryans called for a more comprehensive approach to sustainable diets, stating:
“Sustainability, in all its facets, is one of the most pressing issues of our time. A sustainable diet doesn’t simply eliminate key nutrients or disregard social and economic factors. Our report highlights the risks of oversimplified trade-offs and underscores the need for informed decision-making as we work toward Net Zero.”
Dr. Bryans added that the industry’s achievements in reducing its environmental footprint demonstrate its dedication to change and its commitment to building a sustainable future.
Policy Engagement and Industry Advocacy
The report was unveiled at a breakfast reception in the House of Lords, where Dairy UK engaged with Parliamentarians to discuss the sector’s role in achieving sustainability while safeguarding public health.
Dairy UK’s call for action seeks to position dairy as an integral part of the UK’s food system, ensuring that environmental goals do not come at the expense of nutrition or economic stability.
Environmental Progress and Net Zero Goals
The dairy industry has made notable progress in reducing its environmental footprint, advancing initiatives in carbon reduction, energy and water efficiency, and waste management. Through the Dairy Roadmap, processors and farmers are working toward ambitious sustainability targets, reaffirming the sector’s commitment to achieving Net Zero.
Commenting on the report, Dairy UK Chief Executive Dr. Judith Bryans called for a more comprehensive approach to sustainable diets, stating:
“Sustainability, in all its facets, is one of the most pressing issues of our time. A sustainable diet doesn’t simply eliminate key nutrients or disregard social and economic factors. Our report highlights the risks of oversimplified trade-offs and underscores the need for informed decision-making as we work toward Net Zero.”
Dr. Bryans added that the industry’s achievements in reducing its environmental footprint demonstrate its dedication to change and its commitment to building a sustainable future.
Policy Engagement and Industry Advocacy
The report was unveiled at a breakfast reception in the House of Lords, where Dairy UK engaged with Parliamentarians to discuss the sector’s role in achieving sustainability while safeguarding public health.
Dairy UK’s call for action seeks to position dairy as an integral part of the UK’s food system, ensuring that environmental goals do not come at the expense of nutrition or economic stability.
